The Best (and Worst) Dressed Coaches of March Madness 2012

A subjective and possibly biased list of our Sweet 16 when it comes to the most-watched men in suits this month

A subjective and possibly biased list of The Style Blog's Sweet 16 when it comes to the most-watched men in suits this month

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The Best-Dressed Coach in America

The Best-Dressed Coach in America

Mike Krzyzewski, Duke

Because, hate him or not, he kinda looks like he just stepped off the set of Mad Men — which, if not exactly inimitable these days, remains the gold standard of the sidelines. And not unlike his clock management, he nails the details, every single game. The man gives a damn.

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The Second Best-Dressed Coach in America

The Second Best-Dressed Coach in America

Tommy Amaker, Harvard

Because Coach K's disciple one-ups his mentor in the separates department and has been known to experiment with patterns and turtlenecks (and not in a Bob Huggins kind of way). Also: Who said you had to wear a tie?

The Best-Dressed Coach in America

Mike Krzyzewski, Duke

Because, hate him or not, he kinda looks like he just stepped off the set of Mad Men — which, if not exactly inimitable these days, remains the gold standard of the sidelines. And not unlike his clock management, he nails the details, every single game. The man gives a damn.

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The Second Best-Dressed Coach in America

Tommy Amaker, Harvard

Because Coach K's disciple one-ups his mentor in the separates department and has been known to experiment with patterns and turtlenecks (and not in a Bob Huggins kind of way). Also: Who said you had to wear a tie?

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The Best-Dressed Coach Not Even in the NIT

Jay Wright, Villanova

Because he's the man, pretty much. Maybe the only coach in America from whom you would actually want to steal a suit or two. And a tie, for that matter. That's how you match 'em. The tourney won't be the same without him this year.

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And the Best of the Rest...

John Calipari, Kentucky

Because he tries. Goddamn, does he try. Maybe too hard, but, you know, in Canali, and Zegna, and all that. As a No. 1 overall seed should.

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Bill Self, Kansas

Because he is appropriate with his tie-cheerleading, and always well-kempt. A proportionate look that reflects his coaching demeanor: smooth.

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Josh Pastner, Memphis

Because he can pull off sneakers with trousers. Well, as well as a coach can. Which, really, only coaches can. At least on the job.

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Leonard Hamilton, Florida State

Because he's kind of a big guy, actually, and even if it's not all custom-fit and fancy, he nails the proportions the way he likes them and, most importantly, doesn't always feel the urge to wear team colors unnecessarily.

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A Brief Word of Mourning for Bruce Weber's Old Job

Because there is always something to be said about a pop of color — especially now, and especially orange. If the Illini had their sartorial fans in mind, they wouldn't have fired him just now. Alas, maybe Bruce Pearl needs an expensive assistant for a year.

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The Golden Hair Award

Mark Few, Gonzaga

Because the lone ginger keeps his hair cut well. Well, at least this season.

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The Most Overrated Sideline Style in America

Rick Pitino, Louisville

Because there will only ever be one Colonel Sanders, and that isn't even the half of it: Even in Louisville, where dandy experimentation is welcome, Pitino too often wants to steal the show from his players. And coaches should ultimately focus on coaching, not costumes. (Points for Gucci loafers, though.)